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Our Story
Since 2006, COMRED continues to work on advancing practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to challenges facing coastal and marine environments and communities on the East African coast.
Kenyan-led, Kenyan-founded, coastal-based organisatioNS
COMRED was established in 2006 as a non-profit organisation, with the mission to nurture practical solutions to problems facing coastal and marine environments and communities for sustainable development. We work with a host of partners and associates and have a strong focus on training students and interns as future practitioners.
From our headquarters in Mombasa, we work along Kenya’s coast and beyond Kenyan borders into the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region.
Our activities broadly address conservation and research of coastal and marine resources; sustainable urban development; capacity building, particularly of communities; and assistance to communities in the design and implementation of projects, as well as mentorship and monitoring.
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Our Vision and Mission
Sustainable marine and coastal environments support thriving communities and cities in the WIO region.
To build resilient coastal communities and environments in the WIO region supporting livelihoods and marine conservation.
We are passionate about creating a diverse intergenerational pool of expertise and competencies. We bridge science and management through an inclusive, participatory process focused on results and impact. We design a unique thematic blend of programs to deliver impactful results and drive positive change. We establish long-term partnerships built on trust to co-create, develop, and innovate adaptive solutions to threats facing coastal communities and marine environments.
COMRED consultancy provides tailor-made coastal and marine solutions to a wide range of problems facing coastal and marine sectors of the blue economy. They range from the environment to coastal community development and planning.
Our Values
Integrity
Trustworthy and Reliable
Teamwork
Collaboration
Making a Difference
Our Journey
A Non-Profit Organisation Is Born
2007
A Non-Profit Organization Is Born
2007
Three marine professionals came together and conceived the idea to establish COMRED.
The Growth of the Organization
2008-09
COMRED is awarded its first grant to research the role of communities in resource management along the Kenyan coast, culminating in the publication of a book.
COMRED recruits three associates who later join the board of directors and employ its first three staff (Project Manager, Project Assistant, Accounts Assistant).
COMRED implements the EU-funded Kilifi Integrated Project (KIP) that transformed solid waste management (waste recycling) in Kilifi Town Council; improved fish nutrition in one village through mariculture; restored mangroves along Kilifi creek; and rehabilitated quarries in Kilifi County (the district).
The Growth of the Organisation
2008-09
COMRED recruits three associates who later join the board of directors and employ its first three staff (Project Manager, Project Assistant, Accounts Assistant).
COMRED implements the EU-funded Kilifi Integrated Project (KIP) that transformed solid waste management (waste recycling) in Kilifi Town Council; improved fish nutrition in one village through mariculture; restored mangroves along Kilifi creek; and rehabilitated quarries in Kilifi County (the district).
Collaboration and Expansion
2013-19
COMRED is awarded a grant to become the GEF-SGP-UNDP Strategic Partner for the Shimoni-Vanga Seascape to empower 13 community groups to implement projects on marine biodiversity conservation and livelihoods.
COMRED Consulting Ltd Company is registered to offer consulting services and COMRED Consulting Partnership is dissolved.
Collaboration and Expansion
2013-19
COMRED recruits 20 associates who are experts in various fields.
COMRED is awarded a grant to become the GEF-SGP-UNDP Strategic Partner for the Shimoni-Vanga Seascape to empower 13 community groups to implement projects on marine biodiversity conservation and livelihoods.
COMRED Consulting Ltd Company is registered to offer consulting services and COMRED Consulting Partnership is dissolved.
Our Partnerships
2020-21
COMRED enters a strategic partnership with Blue Ventures to implement and promote fisheries management and governance.
COMRED starts the Strategic Planning process with Maliasili.
Two Directors participate in the African Marine Leadership Course run by Maliasili and Blue Ventures. This changes their perspective on leadership.
WIOMSA awards COMRED a grant to undertake research on sustainable cities and provide a peer-to-peer learning platform between Mombasa and Durban in partnership with the local authorities.
COMRED spearheads the development process of the Mombasa County Climate Change Policy 2021and supports the establishment of the Mombasa Smart City Forum.
WIOMSA (Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association) awards COMRED a grant to research on aspects of sustainable port cities planning in Mombasa and Durban.
COMRED, in partnership with Blue Ventures, implements the Eco-credit scheme that provides loans to communities as an incentive for conservation.
COMRED joins the Maliasili East Africa Portfolio and begins the process of developing its strategic plan.
Our Partnerships
2020-21
COMRED starts the Strategic Planning process with Maliasili.
Two Directors participate in the African Marine Leadership Course run by Maliasili and Blue Ventures. This changes their perspective on leadership.
WIOMSA awards COMRED a grant to undertake research on sustainable cities and provide a peer-to-peer learning platform between Mombasa and Durban in partnership with the local authorities.
COMRED spearheads the development process of the Mombasa County Climate Change Policy 2021and supports the establishment of the Mombasa Smart City Forum.
WIOMSA (Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association) awards COMRED a grant to research on aspects of sustainable port cities planning in Mombasa and Durban.
COMRED, in partnership with Blue Ventures, implements the Eco-credit scheme that provides loans to communities as an incentive for conservation.
COMRED joins the Maliasili East Africa Portfolio and begins the process of developing its strategic plan.
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Building A Sustainable Future
2022
Building A Sustainable Future
2022
COMRED is awarded its largest grant yet by NORAD in consortium with Blue Ventures, Maliasili, Mwambao and Sea Sense to implement the “Building a sustainable and inclusive coastal community marine economy on the East African coast” project.
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